1. The policy framework for cooperation Casablanca, 4-5 September 2013 Workshop on the Models to Promote Cooperation between Civil Society and Government
Eszter Hartay
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2. Recap What is PDC? Why are they adopted? Types of PDCs Process
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3. IMPLEMENTATION ISSUES
The process
IMPLEMENTATION ISSUES
Initiate
Consult
Analyze, concept,
draft, discuss
Adopt/sign
Implement
Monitor
Evaluate
Revise
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4. Preconditions for successful implementation
Political will
Commitment
Voluntary
Participatory drafting and ownership
Financial and human resources
Periodic evaluation
Flexibility
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5. Implementation: Putting Commitment into Effect
GENERAL COMMITMENT
require observance and respect by Parties
e.g., principle of accountability and transparency
SPECIFIC COMMITMENT
ensure that the general commitment is put into practice
e.g., process of state funding shall be open and based on clear criteria
CONCRETE MEASURES
Ensure that the commitments are put into effect practically
e.g., adopting regulation for state funding
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6. Concrete measures: Implementation/Action Plan
Integral part of PDC OR developed after adoption
Strongest guarantee of implementation
Participatory drafting
Reporting on implementation
Regular revision
Comprehensive vs Sectoral
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7. Developing Action Plan
Realistic, flexible, and applicable mechanism;
What can we expect to achieve realistically? What are the priorities?
Two or four year plans;
Clear responsibilities;
Budget!
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8. IMPLEMENTATION DEADLINE
AIMS
ENHANCE THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR CSOs
RESULTS
ENABLING AND STIMULATING LEGAL FRAMEWORK
MEASURES
IMPLEMENTATION OF LAW ON ASSOCIATION IS MONITORED
ACTIVITIES
ESTABLISHING A MONITORING WORKING GROUP
PROGRESS REPORT
RECOMMENDATIONS HOW TO ENHANCE THE LAW
INDICATORS
INTER-SECTORAL GROUP ESTABLISHED
TWO ANNUAL REPORT ARE PREPARED
REPORT WITH RECOMMENDATIONS DEVELOPED
RESPONSIBLE BODY
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
IMPLEMENTATION DEADLINE
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9. Types of Implementation Bodies
Joint committee set up by Parliament, Government and CSOs
Committee/council set up by Government and CSOs
Government office for cooperation
Department/Unit in a Ministry responsible for cooperation
Network of various ministries
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10. Roles of Implementation Body
Develop Action Plan;
Monitor implementation;
Coordinate;
Review and prepare annual reports;
Report to Parliament/Government;
Review challenges and provide solutions;
Revision of PDC.
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11. Exercise What are the steps of developing a PDC (roadmap)?
What issues need to be considered during the process (for each step)?
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12. Thank you! eszter@ecnl.org.hu www.ecnl.org
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